Visa and Coinbase Join Forces to Empower RealTime Crypto Funding

Visa and Coinbase have formed a partnership to revolutionize funding for cryptocurrency trading. This collaboration allows users in the U.S. and EU to enjoy instant access to trading opportunities. By integrating Visa Direct, Coinbase users with eligible Visa debit cards can now deposit funds directly into their accounts in real-time. This enhancement enhances speed, control, and convenience for crypto trades. Yanilsa Gonzalez Ore, Head of Visa Direct for North America, highlights the advantages for Coinbase users, explaining that they can now take advantage of trading opportunities day and night. This feature brings greater flexibility, enabling customers to access and trade funds immediately in the ever-changing crypto market. Akash Shah, Senior Director of Product Management at Coinbase, emphasizes that this integration with Visa Direct gives eligible customers real-time access to their funds for trading. It provides them with seamless money movement and control over their finances, delivering the trust, security, and flexibility they expect. This new functionality allows Coinbase users to instantly transfer funds, buy crypto directly, and cash out to bank accounts using Visa debit cards, effectively bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset sector. The availability of the Coinbase Visa debit card in the U.S. further expands financial accessibility for users.